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The New Mexico Legislature approved more bills this year than it
did during the last 30-day session.

However, nearly all of the
legislation was passed late in the session shortly before lawmakers adjourned.
Records of the Legislative Council Service show that the House and Senate
passed 91 bills - all but two of those during the final three days of the
session. Also approved were three resolutions proposing constitutional
amendments.

In the 30-day session in 2012, the Legislature approved 77
bills and four constitutional amendments. This year's proposed
constitutional amendments will be placed on the November general election
ballot for voters to decide.

One of the proposals is to give the state more
flexibility in making international investments with permanent fund assets.